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Catopolis Alpha III (CA3)

The Catopolis Alpha III (CA3) is the first rocket launched by NACA.

It was launched on 1st September, 2024, one day late due to slow construction.

Following several failed ignitions of the engine, it was replaced and successfully launched without any issues.

Flight sequence

The diagram shows the flight sequence of the rocket from ignition to landing.

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The workspace

The workspace of the people who constructed the Alpha III rocket.

Landing site

The image shown to the right is the rocket where it landed in the field.

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The rocket

The rocket after recovery, held by the prime minister.

Engine

The used engine after being removed from the rocket.

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The rocket

The bottom of the rocket after the engines was removed.

Liftoff

The rocket taking off from the stand.

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The launch site

The launch site before the launch.

The field

The field where the rocket was launched.

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